#Dysphagia

#Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing food &/or liquids.
People with dysphasia are at an increased risk of choking on solid foods or developing a lung infection like #aspiration #pneumonia because food and liquid enters the lungs instead of the stomach
The Nosey Cup helps people who have difficulty swallowing liquids. The notch cut out of the side allows the person to tip the cup to drink while keeping the chin in a neutral position
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[@somamyan247]

I choked on something while eating pasta about a week ago. Since then, I have had this anxiety of swallowing foods. When I'm done chewing and was about to swallow, I couldn't bring myself to do it, so I ended up spitting the food out. Side note: I can swallow liquids just fine.

[@AECorner]

May I recommend asking your primary care physician to order a modified barium swallow study, a.k.a. Cookie Swallow Study. This is done by video fluoroscopy which allows the radiologist and speech language pathologist to see how your swallow mechanism is functioning. This might bring you peace of mind. Please be safe ❤️❤️

[@monke3403]

This is exactly what happened to me I was eating somthing and couldn’t swallow it and now I’m having panic attacks every time I try to eat stuff

[@monke3403]

I found a way to make this go away for the most part: Basically let’s say your eating pizza take a bite then focus on the rest of the pizza take a tiny bite and you will subconsciously swallow the other part even though it takes awhile it works also I recommend eating hot foods

[@popularsonglyrics-]

@@monke3403 can you swallow normally now because of this technique??how long did it take for you

[@monke3403]

@@popularsonglyrics- it’s been about a week at this point and it’s semi normal now I still every once in awhile think about it and choke but mainly it’s gone also idk if I added this but make sure to try to zone out or just not think about that your eating it I could of explained this way more differently than I am actually doing it but this is what I remember I’ve been doing

[@Chronically_JBoo]

Just got diagnosed with swallowing issues and i cough up aspirated food every morning. Even when I dont eat before bed

[@AECorner]

We're so sorry you're having trouble. Have you had a swallow evaluation by a speech language pathologist? Did you have a modified barium swallow study (also known as the cookie swallow study) done? This study is usually completed in the radiology department. If not, ask your primary care doctor to prescribe the modified barium swallow study.

[@ferrariunicorn]

That's really creative and great!!

[@AECorner]

We couldn’t agree more! Such a simple but helpful idea! 🥰🥰 Christina & Cindy - AECorner.com

[@r0.sa_a]

Ever since I came back from a trip I've been having difficulty swallowing, so much so that I have trouble swallowing my own saliva. This causes my anxiety to act up which makes it worse. I've been waiting to go to the doctors to get that checked, though I'm still very scared since school is about to start.

[@AECorner]

Would you be able to have your doctor make a referral to a speech language pathologist for a swallow evaluation? Or you could ask the doctor's office to prescribe a Modified Barium Swallow Study (a.k.a. Cookie Swallow Study) at your local hospital. The Cookie Swallow Study is performed in the x-ray department at the hospital and will involve the speech therapist that works at the hospital. That way you can cut straight to the chase since the cookie swallow study is what the speech therapist will probably recommend anyway. It sounds like you might have some stress in your life right now (school starting) which may be adding to your anxiety and may be affecting your swallow. Regardless, the Cookie Swallow Study might help you get some answers (and you'll get to eat a cookie 😉) Hope this helps. Feel better soon. AECorner

[@r0.sa_a]

@@AECorner Thank you so much! I'll check with my mom and doctor to see if they have this.

[@akhandbharat7435]

​@@r0.sa_ais your dysphagia cured now ? Plz reply ! I have same problem

[@r0.sa_a]

@@akhandbharat7435 no, it goes away when I am sick it instantly comes back when I'm better

[@snowy-19]

​@@r0.sa_a Hi have u been to any doctor and got it checked ... What are your symptoms...

[@FullTimePatient37]

I have general Dystonia... caused sever Dysphagia BMI 12... feeding tubes fail because of Spasticity 😢😢😢

[@AECorner]

😢

[@PirateSimulator]

When I was 9 it begon to swallowing to be hard now I am 12 and 11/12 months old now its much harder to swallow even water doesnt get down

[@DanielRibeiro77937]

Did you heal?

[@akhandbharat7435]

Nosy cup is prevention! Is dysphagia cureble? Can i became normal like other people without help of feeding tube?

[@poha9514]

I guess it has I'm dealing it since 3 years I had endoscopy test, barium swallow but it was difficult to diagnose well from endoscopy I was diagnosed with dysphagia and I couldn't eat like before. I've difficulty in gaining weight

[@akhandbharat7435]

@@poha9514 Is your dysphagia cured completely ? Do you eat like before (without chocking food)

[@akhandbharat7435]

@@poha9514 plz reply

[@yadnyamahale8345]

​@@poha9514 how r u now

[@yadnyamahale8345]

​@@akhandbharat7435i have difficulties swallowing meaning I think I can't swallow at all n anxious swallowing food thinking it won't go down

[@altobee]

So far my doctors after doing xray video blood tests and anxiety medication say nothings wrong with me but I just can’t swallow they keep saying nothings wrong I’m fine but I just literally can’t get past it no matter how much they tell me I’m fine gonna get one more test done then I have a appointment with a dietitian this stuff sucks

[@AECorner]

So sorry to hear you’re having difficulties getting a diagnosis. But, glad to hear you’re not giving up. That has to be so frustrating. Has anyone mentioned Globus Sensation or Globus Pharyngis? If not it might be worth a Google search.

[@altobee]

@@AECorner my symptoms are similar but not exactly the same it’s almost like I’m trying to swallow my tongue and all of literally everything in my mouth but sometimes it feels like i physically literally can’t swallow no matter how hard i try then sometimes it’s like im trying to swallow a big bite of food or it’s completely normal

[@AECorner]

@@altobee So it's not about feeling a lump stuck in your throat; it's about being unable to trigger your swallow? Would you consider being evaluated by a neurologist? Would your primary care doc make that referral?

[@altobee]

@@AECorner so far the only thing I’ve been recommended to was therapy and dietitians

[@AECorner]

@@altobee hopefully, they can recommend foods that will help you maintain your caloric intake and nutrition. Asking your primary care doctor for a referral to a neurologist might not be a bad idea; at least rule out any neurological involvement.

[@Supremebeinglivingmybestlife]

Can this help you avoid gettig a peg or g tube

[@AECorner]

A feeding tube may be recommended for people with dysphagia if they are unable to safely swallow food or liquids. If dysphagia is severe, it can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia. A feeding tube can help to ensure that people with dysphagia get the nutrients they need to stay healthy. A nosey cup is meant for people who need to keep their chin in a neutral position while drinking liquids but are still able to maintain safe and adequate hydration by mouth. Hope this helps! 🥰🥰

[@saltysara255]

One time I choked on Mac and cheese but I’ve been having reverse burp problems ever since I tried to eat solids. I’ve been to the doctor and every time she looks she says everything is fine. When I in fact, don’t feel fine. I’ve stuck to a diet of soups and protein shakes for a while. I can try to eat solids but I have to burp inbetween bites. And unrelated but I’ve had the area under my chest hurt so bad for no reason. Someone who is a doctor please tell me what I am feeling :((

[@AECorner]

That sounds so frustrating, @@saltysara255. My recommendation would be to have your primary care doctor order a Modified Barium Swallow Study or also called a Cookie Swallow Study. It’s a video fluoroscopy performed by a radiologist and should include a speech language pathologist who will evaluate your swallowing mechanism. The radiologist will check the anatomy and together you should get a clearer picture of what’s happening with your swallow.

[@saltysara255]

@@AECorner that would be great, I just wish she would understand

[@AECorner]

@@saltysara255 I would hope your general practitioner would care enough about your wellbeing to think she is the only healthcare practitioner you’ll ever need. You know your body better than anyone and any clinician worth their salt should take your concerns seriously.

[@saltysara255]

@@AECorner she doesn’t, she’s done this before to me about medicine.

[@AECorner]

@@saltysara255, may be time to change primary care providers? Burn out is high in healthcare providers but your health shouldn’t suffer.